Castelion
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining
Castelion, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Overview
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining at Castelion. Castelon is bringing a new approach to defense development and production with short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing, and modern manufacturing strategies for production at scale. The role focuses on machining and design of complex mechanisms for in-house hypersonic vehicle development, collaborating with design engineering and technician teams to support testing and validation efforts aligned with the R&D timetable. Desire for product and process ownership is a must in this role. Responsibilities
Work with component design engineering teams to determine the manufacturing and testing feasibility of products Operate as a standalone resource responsible for a family of mechanisms Architect, mature and develop testing and validation procedures for a wide array of complex mechanisms Generate concept proposals in alignment with R&D efforts to help attribute requirements gathering Down select solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight Propose and defend solutions in engineering review meetings Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as needed Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM) Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree 5+ years of mechanisms manufacturing, testing and validation experience Experience with operations/product line management Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred) Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipment Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience in mechanisms design, testing and validation from high volume production environments Experience developing comprehensive testing and validation procedures and the required documentation processes Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of complex aerospace mechanisms Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping Experience in transitioning development processes to rate production Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time Leadership Qualities
Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving.
Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are implemented. Ability to bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support. High Commitment, High Initiative.
A genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and a proactive mindset to contribute to technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Able to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven environment with accountability and integrity. Clear Communicator.
Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be a voice with regulators, suppliers, gatekeepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Communication is clear and detailed. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Employment with Castelion is governed by competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status. All employees are granted long-term stock incentives and have access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, with four weeks of paid time off per year.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining at Castelion. Castelon is bringing a new approach to defense development and production with short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing, and modern manufacturing strategies for production at scale. The role focuses on machining and design of complex mechanisms for in-house hypersonic vehicle development, collaborating with design engineering and technician teams to support testing and validation efforts aligned with the R&D timetable. Desire for product and process ownership is a must in this role. Responsibilities
Work with component design engineering teams to determine the manufacturing and testing feasibility of products Operate as a standalone resource responsible for a family of mechanisms Architect, mature and develop testing and validation procedures for a wide array of complex mechanisms Generate concept proposals in alignment with R&D efforts to help attribute requirements gathering Down select solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight Propose and defend solutions in engineering review meetings Develop and refine process documentation including build instructions, test and validation procedures, health and safety standards, and mBOMs Create, maintain, and communicate detailed production plans and schedules Work closely with supply chain to develop new and existing suppliers as needed Design, develop and implement production tooling and equipment Participate in design reviews to drive design for manufacturing (DFM) Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and manufacturing capabilities Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances Develop, mentor, and train peers and colleagues Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree 5+ years of mechanisms manufacturing, testing and validation experience Experience with operations/product line management Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (NX preferred) Experience in selection, procurement, and implementation/validation of manufacturing equipment Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience in mechanisms design, testing and validation from high volume production environments Experience developing comprehensive testing and validation procedures and the required documentation processes Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of complex aerospace mechanisms Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping Experience in transitioning development processes to rate production Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time Leadership Qualities
Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving.
Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are implemented. Ability to bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support. High Commitment, High Initiative.
A genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and a proactive mindset to contribute to technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Able to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven environment with accountability and integrity. Clear Communicator.
Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be a voice with regulators, suppliers, gatekeepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Communication is clear and detailed. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Employment with Castelion is governed by competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status. All employees are granted long-term stock incentives and have access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, with four weeks of paid time off per year.
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